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SENATE GETS HIGHEST SATISFACTION RATING – ZUBIRI

Senate President Migz Zubiri expressed elation and gratitude over the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results showing that the Senate has received the highest net satisfaction rating among top government institutions at +68, which is also the highest Senate rating in SWS history since 1988. “It heartens me to know that our people continue […]

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TULFO WANTS RUDE GOV’T WORKERS PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the arrogant and snobbish government workers who are creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust in public institutions, agencies and offices. Tulfo filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 554 with an aim to craft and promote the “Anti-Taray” Bill that will impose tougher penalties on government […]

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PADILLA SENDS AID TO BASILAN FERRY FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Robin Padilla sent aid to some of those who were affected by the tragic fire that swept through the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 off Basilan. Padilla’s brother Rommel went to Zamboanga where some of the injured were brought. Rommel, with help from Zamboanga-based volunteers, extended financial aid to the injured. The legislator expressed […]

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KEEP NURSES IN PH WITH BETTER PAY, SAYS ZUBIRI

Following President Bongbong Marcos’s order for the Commission on Higher Education to address the mass exodus of Filipino nurses to explore employment opportunities abroad, Senate President Migz Zubiri has doubled down on his stance that Filipino workers, nurses included, are leaving the country due to insufficient wages. “Small private hospitals here pay nurses as low […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR LEGALITY OF CHURCH ANNULMENTS

A bill filed by Senator Robin Padilla aims to legalize the civil effects of annulments filed before the church or religious sect, to free those trapped in unhealthy, abusive and miserable relationships. In Senate Bill 2047 (Church Decreed Annulment Act), Padilla noted that since the Family Code of the Philippines provides that marriage may be […]

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VILLAR TO SOROPTOMISTS IN PH: TRY URBAN GARDENING

As the country observers Women’s Month, Senator Cynthia Villar recognized the women awardees of Soroptomist International of the Americas Philippines Region (SIAPR) during its awarding rites with the theme “Remarkable Soroptomist Women in Service” held at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Villar expressed hope that Soroptomist women will always have momentum and opportunities to serve […]

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PADILLA TO SENATORS: DISCUSS CHA-CHA WITH HOUSE

Senator Robin Padilla appealed to the leadership of the Senate for a “collaborative effort” with the House of Representatives in deliberating on the preferred mode of amending economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Padilla made the appeal in letters sent to Senate President Migz Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, […]

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SENATE HAILS 10 YOUTH GROUPS IN 2022 TAYO AWARDS

For their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the welfare of the youth and in nation building as a whole, the Senate commended the winners of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards for 2022. Senate Resolution 548 sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, recognized TAYO Awards for giving due recognition to youth organizations who have […]

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EXPAND DTI’S SSF PROGRAM, HELP MORE MSMES – ANGARA

The Shared Service Facilities (SSFs) project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has provided significant contributions to the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) since its inception and as such should be expanded and institutionalized to benefit even more entrepreneurs, Senator Sonny Angara said. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill […]

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PADILLA BECOMES PMA HONORARY MEMBER

A dream fulfilled. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he became part of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) by taking his oath as an honorary member of the PMA’s Bagong Anyo ng Buhay (Banyuhay) Class of 2002. Padilla joined Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte and PLDT Executive Leo Gonzales in becoming honorary members […]